• Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
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Topic: Rafa's Chances?

What do people think of Nadal's chances this US Open? I know he may not go on to win the title, but after watching his performance yesterday I think he looks like a changed man (aside from the new 'do!).

He looked athletic and not frightened to run around the court. He's probably not at his optimum, but does anyone think that maybe the pessimists are wrong about him flatlining at this last open?

It is sort of hard to tell yet. Murray, Federer and Roddick are probably ranking on the top of everyone's to-win list, but Im not sure Nadal can be scrapped entirely.

What does everyone think? Am I too much of a hardened Nadal fan? Or is it possible he's going to do better than originally expected of him?

  • kim1
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  • Registered: Jun. 17, 2009
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Re: Rafa's Chances?

I'm impressed with how he has been playing - much better than I thought he would look. I don't think he will win, but he should get at least to the QF round.

  • Registered: Jan. 12, 2009
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Re: Rafa's Chances?

Rafa will get to the quarterfinals, and maybe even the semifinals, but I don't know anyone who picks him to win. He might do well in a best of 3 set tournament, but a best of 5 will test his health much more.